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The Rebel Express

The Student News Site of Riverside Academy

The Rebel Express

Lori Lyons

Lori Lyons, Advisor

A veteran journalist with more than 30 years of experience, Lori spent 26 years as a reporter at The Times-Picayune, one year as the sports editor at L’Observateur and more than a dozen years as a freelancer for various publications and websites. Now retired from sports writing, Lori teaches sixth grade ELA and high school Multimedia at Riverside and is the advisor for the recently launched Rebel Express.

All content by Lori Lyons
Riverside junior arts student Ryan Poche created the winning design for this year's Spring Fest T-shirts.

[Photo] BEST FOR THE FEST

Cameron Galvez, Contributor
March 13, 2024
Rebels head basketball John White has his team in the second round of the playoffs.

[Photo] THIRD TIME’S THE CHARM?

Noah Trepagnier, Sports Editor
February 26, 2024
The Riverside Academy baseball team returns seniors, from left, Jaymes Tamplain, Brennan Maus, Wayne Hymel and, lying, Craig Matt.

[Photo] ‘TIS THE SEASON

Noah Trepagnier, Sports Editor
February 19, 2024
Brayden Lasseigne

[Photo] ACTing UP

Jessie Weiler, Editor
February 7, 2024
Seniors and Pre-K students participated in the 100th Day of School parade.

[Photo] SENIOR MOMENT

January 31, 2024
Once again, the Marching Pride of Riverside will participate in the annual Norco Civic Association Christmas Parade.

[Photo] MARCHING WITH SANTA

Alexis Bearden, Contributor
November 15, 2023
The Lady Rebels are on a winning streak. (File photo)

[Photo] ROLLING ON

Craig Matt, Contributor
September 28, 2023
New additions to the Riverside Academy staff are top row, from left, Wendy Zeller, Sylvia Perez, Meah Badeaux; bottom row, Rachel Lord, Zane McCrary and Madison Roussel

[Photo] WELCOME ADDITIONS

Jailyn Irwin, Contributor
September 22, 2023
Riverside students wore their best hunting gear for Friday's pep rally.

[Photo] HUNTING THE EAGLES

Jessie Weiler, Editor
September 15, 2023
Noah Trepagnier chose to carry a "Cars" backpack for his senior year.

[Photo] BACK TO THE PAST

Teryn Davis, Contributor
September 12, 2023
Bayli Melancon goes up for a kill against St. Thomas Aquinas on Sept. 6.

[Photo] POINT MADE

Corrin Cashio, Contributor
September 7, 2023
Melanie Roussel, the Drum Major of the Marching Pride of Riverside, won the award for Most Outstanding Drum Major at the Lafayette Music Drum Major Camp this summer.

[Photo] LEADER OF THE BAND

Alexis Bearden, Contributor
September 8, 2023

The Rules of Volleyball

Staff
September 20, 2022
Cole Haase

To the FORE!

Staff
January 25, 2022
STUDENTS OF THE YEAR

STUDENTS OF THE YEAR

Staff
December 15, 2021
Mrs. Epperly's Polar Express took first place.

A-DOOR-ABLE

Staff
December 13, 2021
SOMETHING'S COOKING

SOMETHING’S COOKING

Staff
December 10, 2021
2021 Miss Teen Andouille Rylee Moore

ANDOUILLE QUEEN

Staff
December 7, 2021
Alonah Felton signed with Alcon State University on Dec. 3.

BRAVE MOVE

Staff
December 6, 2021
The RA swim team posed before the State Meet in their new Snuggies, a gift from Coach Christy Duhe.

They Made a Splash

Staff
November 19, 2021
The RA football team played its final game of the season on Nov. 5

FIGHTING FINISH

Staff
November 8, 2021
The Riverside Academy Rebels set for a play against St. Martin's on Oct. 22

NO GAME

Staff
October 27, 2021
Homecoming Win

Homecoming Win

Staff
October 27, 2021
Pink Out!

Pink Out!

Staff
October 20, 2021
Aced It!

Aced It!

Staff
October 20, 2021
REBEL RALLY

REBEL RALLY

Staff
October 12, 2021
Back to School

Back to School

Staff
October 5, 2021
The Rebels take the field at Albany

BREAKTHROUGH!

Staff
October 4, 2021
The Lady Rebels volleyball team notched a huge win against St. Martin's last season.

ROLLIN’ REBELS

Staff
September 29, 2021
The Lady Rebels played their first home game of the season on Sept. 24.

Dig This

Staff
September 27, 2021
Making a Splash

Making a Splash

Staff
September 27, 2021
Football coach Kevin Dizer addresses the team and staff after a tough loss to Carver

Rough Start

Staff
September 20, 2021
Out for Ida

Out for Ida

Staff
August 27, 2021
The seniors take their traditional final walk through the halls on their last full day of school.

Senior Week!

Staff
May 7, 2021
2021-22 Cheerleaders

Cheers to You!

Staff
April 7, 2021
The Rebels cheerleaders prepare for the team to enter the field.

HOMECOMING 2020

Staff
November 15, 2020
Photo courtesy of Allstate Sugar Bowl.

Mr. October

Staff
November 10, 2020
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